Turnovers plague Amarillo Venom in loss to RGV

The Amarillo Venom could not overcome six picks by quarterbacks Garrett Roberson and Josh Harris on Saturday as the Rio Grande Valley Magic handed Amarillo a 60-42 loss in Lone Star Football League action in front of 3,200 fans at State Fair Arena in Hidalgo.

Amarillo got as close as 40-34 with 7:52 to play on a 17-yard touchdown catch and two-point conversion catch by wide receiver DuVaughan Flagler from Roberson.

However, RGV scored three touchdowns in the final 5:28, two coming on touchdown catches by wide receiver Danny Young.

Young had six catches for 154 yards and four touchdowns.

The big play was key for Young, who had three scoring plays of at least 31 yards.

RGV quarterback Billy Garza finished 17-of-41 for 264 yards and five touchdowns and added another score on a four-yard run.

The Venom continued to struggle at quarterback as Harris and Roberson combined to go 17-of-34 passing for 213 yards with four touchdowns.

RGV’s Bradley Deary had a short touchdown run with 12.6 seconds to play to put the game away.

Venom’s Donta Bright had two interceptions.

The Venom suffered their second straight loss and are 2-3. RGV is 3-2.